Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey Final: Preview, H2H Record, Team News, Injury Update, Lineups

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The 2025 Copa del Rey final is poised to add another exciting instalment to the iconic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Set for Saturday (April 26) at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, Spain this El Clasico is expected to deliver intense action and high stakes.

Barcelona tops the La Liga standings with 76 points after 33 games, recording 24 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats. Real Madrid follows closely in second place with 72 points, with 22 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses to their name.

Heading into the final, Barcelona enjoys a mental boost, having already bested Real Madrid twice this term, a dominant 4-0 league win and an emphatic 5-2 triumph in the Supercopa de Espana.

Despite missing crucial players like Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde, the Catalan club has displayed strong squad depth. Under coach Hansi Flick’s leadership, the team is chasing a historic treble and has shown consistent brilliance all season. Meanwhile, Real Madrid aims to recover and finish their campaign with a significant trophy.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid La Liga 2024-25: H2H Records

This will mark the eighth final showdown between the two titans in this tournament. Barcelona and Real Madrid have clashed 38 times in the Copa del Rey. Barcelona narrowly leads with 17 wins compared to Real Madrid's 13, with eight matches ending in a draw.

That said, Real Madrid has the upper hand in final meetings, winning four to Barcelona’s three. Their last Copa del Rey final clash came during the 2013-14 season, where Real Madrid triumphed 2-1 with goals from Angel Di Maria and Gareth Bale. In their latest meeting, Barcelona overpowered Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on January 12, 2025.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head to Head Record

• Barcelona: 17
• Real Madrid: 13
• Draw: 8

Barcelona vs Real Madrid La Liga 2024-25: Team News, Injury Update

Barcelona is set to miss multiple important names for the final. Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casado are all out with injuries. However, there’s positive news for the side as Marc-Andre ter Stegen has rejoined the squad following his recovery from a knee issue.

Even so, Wojciech Szczesny is tipped to start in goal, given his solid performances during Ter Stegen’s absence. Despite these blows, Barcelona’s lineup remains strong, with Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres spearheading the attack, and Frenkie de Jong anchoring the midfield with experience.

Real Madrid also contends with fitness concerns. Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and Eduardo Camavinga have all been ruled out due to muscular problems. Still, Kylian Mbappe returns after shaking off a light ankle injury suffered against Arsenal in the Champions League. Ferland Mendy is also back from a muscle issue. Key figures like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior are expected to lead the charge for Los Blancos.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid La Liga 2024-25: Predicted Playing XI

Barcelona: Wojciech Szczesny; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois; Federico Valverde, Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy; Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe

Taking into account form and injury situations for both teams, this clash promises to be tightly contested, with Barcelona’s recent superiority in head-to-head meetings possibly giving them a mental edge.